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Don’t be intimidated by what may look like intricate detail work. We avoided any cakes that require special equipment or fondant (which makes for a perfect-looking cake but doesn’t taste all that great). Instead, we opted for recipes with big wow factor that are still easy enough for anyone to pull off. Feel free to start with a store-bought cake mix, leaving you time for frosting and decorating the cake....

Luckily, you don’t have to head to the grocery store every time you want a bouquet. With a flower subscription, you can get an arrangement sent to your doorstep at a cadence that works for you. Most flower delivery services allow you to customize your subscription based on your preferences, and the best flower subscriptions even offer members a discounted price on each order (and/or free shipping). Here are the online services you can trust to send premium flowers on a consistent basis....

According to my France-dwelling friend, a trip to Paris is not considered complete without two things: visiting the Eiffel Tower and exploring a French pharmacy. French pharmacies have long been a treasure trove of skincare gems—the ingredient lists are short, the products non-irritating, and the chic packaging gives your shelfies an undeniable dose of French chic. While I’ve never actually been to France (it’s on the top of my post-COVID bucket list), I do have access to a pretty solid selection without having to travel overseas, thanks to my job....

Ready to wrap up your holiday shopping? Take your pick from our favorite finds. To buy for men: $27; amazon.com.

That being said, your skills are only as good as your ingredient and equipment arsenal. Here are the goods and gadgets we love that’ll make baking those homemade loaves a cinch.

Once the cookies are baked, they get a glossy coating of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of peppermint candies. The result? A modern take on peppermint patty flavors, all dressed up for a party. Serve alongside hot cocoa or eggnog for a festive pairing.

Reviewers claim that it’s “unbelievable,” and one even wrote, “My hands don’t even look like mine. The overgrown ‘hedges’ around my nails have totally disappeared as has peeling skin and hangnails… For this reason alone I would give the oil as many stars as possible.” To buy: $9; amazon.com. In fact, multiple users wrote that the oil was so successful in restoring the health of their cuticles. “My nails were dry and brittle so I’d end up with one breaking and then have to cut them all back in order to have them the same length....

When you think cottage-core, you may imagine toile china tea cups, dried flowers, and thick wooden cutting boards carefully strewn across the countertops or perhaps, you think of flowy dresses, puffy sleeves, and bow-tie straps resting atop your collarbones. In which case, you wouldn’t be wrong, but the aesthetic is more than that. Popularized by internet culture, cottage-core represents an idealized version of quaint, country life. The nostalgic aesthetic is a nod to simpler times—you know, when you had to churn your own butter, tend to the chickens, and didn’t have air conditioning....

As a designer, Anita Yokota collects quite a bit of furniture and styling props that need storing, so the garage fills up before her annual summer garage sale. Finally, the designer decided to take the yearly clean-out one step further by not just decluttering but also organizing and decorating her would-be laundry room. The result is a beautiful, über-organized space full of laundry room garage ideas to steal for your own home....

And keep in mind: Nearly just as important as things on this list are the things that aren’t. For example, before hauling that printer to campus, think about how practical it really is. Colleges nowadays not only have printing labs, but most have wireless printing systems across campus. Bedroom Phone charging dockYou’ll need the alarm set and your phone propped close to make that 8 a.m. biology class.Bed linensBring your own comforter, sheets, and pillow(s)....